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BMW 840

White · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc

EWP 657MOT history

EWP 657 is a white petrol BMW 840 first used on 14 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
92,974 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EWP 657
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
14 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

EWP 657 was last recorded at 92,974 miles on 22 May 2024, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,483 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
491 miles
Average per year
1,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,974 miles
  • 2022 – 92,483 miles
  • 2021 – 91,845 miles
  • 2020 – 90,849 miles
  • 2019 – 90,708 miles
  • 2018 – 89,276 miles
  • 2017 – 87,321 miles
  • 2016 – 87,312 miles
  • 2013 – 86,649 miles
  • 2012 – 85,578 miles
  • 2011 – 85,063 miles
  • 2010 – 82,082 miles
  • 2009 – 78,441 miles
  • 2008 – 76,170 miles
  • 2007 – 73,555 miles
  • 2006 – 70,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,974 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,974 miles (+491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    601094286934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass92,483 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    490231204933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail92,461 miles (+616)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,461 miles
    Test number
    175630671918
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,845 miles (+996)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    797568802035
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts require attention
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid appears dark in colour, boiling point check recommended
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged clearly been run flat and damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight play detected at steering wheel

  5. Pass90,849 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,849 miles
    Test number
    225225541989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track Rod Ball Joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,708 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,708 miles
    Test number
    636164891978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,276 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    905552829898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,321 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    661011193394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,312 miles (+663)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,312 miles
    Test number
    948597589253
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryScreen wash bottle has a leaking

  10. Pass86,649 miles (+1,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    946910433133
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass85,578 miles (+515)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,578 miles
    Test number
    256582432445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOpf jacking block missing

  12. Pass85,063 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,063 miles
    Test number
    207052301453
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNsf jack block missing

  13. Fail85,063 miles (+2,981)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,063 miles
    Test number
    266331001482
    • DangerousRear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNsf jack block missing

  14. Pass82,082 miles (+3,641)10 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,082 miles
    Test number
    233185730055
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion on front crossmember
    • NoteDamage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre
    • NoteExcess handbrake travel
    • NoteFuel lines corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake disc worn /pitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn
    • NotePoor pattern on nearside dipped beam
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  15. Pass78,441 miles (+2,271)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,441 miles
    Test number
    244628349024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in outer sidewall on nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSmall bulge in outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass76,170 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    733583158003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    370631857002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,553 miles (+2,771)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,553 miles
    Test number
    823211457074
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteInner off side rear side light not working

  19. Pass70,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    583469616008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EWP 657

What vehicle is registration EWP 657 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EWP 657 on a white petrol BMW 840 first used on 14 Aug 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does EWP 657 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EWP 657 expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EWP 657?
The MOT on EWP 657 expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EWP 657 done?
EWP 657 was recorded at 92,974 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 1,210 miles a year.
Has EWP 657 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EWP 657 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on EWP 657 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on EWP 657 find?
EWP 657 passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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